[RBW] WTB ~60cm 'go-fast'

I'm looking for a drop bar road-ish bike better suited for long fast rides than my (totally wonderful) Cheviot. Complete would be nice, frame sounds good too. I'm 6'1" 90 PBH. San Marcos, Roadini, Hilsen, even Sam, sound good. P.S. Anyone have experience with a large sized Soma Grand

[RBW] Re: My trials and tribulations with upright bars

I used to have a 62 Surly CC with Albas, and had the same problem you're having...uncomfortably in-between. Sadly (and luckily?) it was stolen, and I got a 60cm Cheviot that I use for long rides and commuting, with the largest (58?) boscos and bar tape on the flat part by the stem. Against w

[RBW] Re: Generator tail light on Longboard Fenders

I have, by drilling a small hole in the fender and running the wire along the downtube, under, chain stay, fender stays. Not the most beautiful set-up but it's nice to never worry about the wiring dropping down from inside the fender. On Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 12:24:40 PM UTC-5, Call Me J

[RBW] Re: Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

It's the only 718 ride I've done, so I'm no expert, but it was really great. Joe was prepared but laid back, the group was convivial and diverse, and there was no pressure to go fast or slow. When my friend took a spill, everyone had bandaids for him and no-one had unwanted advice, that warm

[RBW] SFR Marin Mountains 200k 10/28/2017 ride report

Sounds incredible, and inspiring! You gotta follow up with a music video link soon tho -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+un

[RBW] Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

Kai, I have no idea whats on there - in fact I have two different crank arms, one the original from my old Nishiki, the other something 718 put on there that cost me $15 after I had stripped it with crummy pedals. I don't think you want to trade anything for these parts :) but thank you for the

[RBW] Beartown Mountain Overnight, Cheviot, Rain, Question

718 Cycles in Brooklyn just led a great overnight 'Micro-tour' to Beartown Mountain Park, MA, which I did on my Cheviot. It was an s240 if you don't count the 3 hours each way on the train and the 40 minute ride to Grand Central. Total was about 40 miles eac

[RBW] Sam and Barlow Pass 700c

I think the Cheviot has very similar clearance, and I run my Barlow Pass tires (which I adore) under some of the big plastic silver/grey fenders that seem ubiquitous...plenty of room. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To uns

[RBW] Re: Huge Rosco Mixte

That is one BEAUTIFUL bike! Looks like it will be incredibly capable as well, congratulations! Generating a lot of envy over here :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [RBW] Re: Crust Bikes Nutmeg Nor'easter, October 14

Same here too - wanted to see if I'd need different tires. Anyhow, there's a ride the next day on Bear Mountain...http://nycvelo.com/2017-nyc-velo-fall-adventure-series/ has anyone done these rides? I'd like to do it, but don't want to be the grumpy slowpoke in a crowd of fast club riders.

[RBW] Re: NYC Century on Cheviot

She's tethered in, I also find it inhibits her ability to affect steering by moving around too much. Lum, it's a choice for sure, she'd get injured if I did, most likely, so we all try our best to avoid that. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

[RBW] Re: NYC Century on Cheviot

> recommends using a 10 speed chain with the narrow wide chainring even if > you have 9 speeds so I tried that. It helped for a while but the ultimate > fix for me was using my outer chainring with the teeth filed off. It also > looks nicer than the plain sugino chainring guard. &g

[RBW] Re: NYC Century on Cheviot

Thanks for the responses! Definitely want to check out this ride 'up north' - thanks for the link! BTW I don't think many of the stats on the map screenshot I posted are correct...I've never used a speedometer but 44mph seems really fast, even down a hill, right? I don't really care about sp

[RBW] Re: Even a riv (design) can wobble

But there is basic stability, as opposed to the speed wobble kind of shimmying...my old Nishiki I'd ride through NYC with no hands for miles, besides lights, but through intersections and down hills, even loaded. My new (to me) Cheviot is very hard to control with no hands on a flat road with

[RBW] Re: New Chev

48 AM UTC-4, adam leibow wrote: > > how do you find the rear brake works with that long straddle cable? i am > looking to do the same set up. > > On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 11:53:13 AM UTC-7, Antone Könst wrote: >> >> Got my dream frame, 60 orange chevy, from Cla

[RBW] Re: New Chev

ith > the attachment points all on the bottom and you may have issues. But I am > no engineer. > > Still, I would probably return the rack. > > On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 11:11:14 PM UTC-4, Antone Könst wrote: >> >> Kai, you know Bridget?! She's the coolest! Als

[RBW] Re: New Chev

Kai, you know Bridget?! She's the coolest! Also, I think I saw your mustard Clem once at Mana, am I right? I had a feeling my rack should be lower, which also means I should shorten the Wald basket struts I guess, by chopping them up? Would it make sense to return my 8Pack (unwitting guy at 718

[RBW] Re: Sam Frame on Ebay (need advice)

? Howard saying it can hold my weight with some bags is so clarifying. I've been wavering for months but never thought to just ask you all! On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 11:37:52 AM UTC-5, Antone Könst wrote: > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bicycle-Works-2011-Sam-Hillborne

[RBW] Re: Sam Frame on Ebay (need advice)

18something. Heads up. And, now completely off track, Can you be too heavy for a Cheviot? I'm about 220, was thinking a Sam might be stiffer than a 60 Chev. but the Chev is more appealing...thoughts? On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 11:37:52 AM UTC-5, Antone Könst wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Sam Frame on Ebay (need advice)

Well, that settles it. Thanks! On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 12:03:52 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > They used to come in a 60. The size progression was changed to allow fewer > sizes. I have a 56 from back then. The price seems about $200 too high to > me. If I wanted a 58 Sam, I would c

[RBW] Sam Frame on Ebay (need advice)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivendell-Bicycle-Works-2011-Sam-Hillborne-60cm-Frameset-Green-Brakes-Seatpost-/252749473859 This has been up for a long time now - seems expensive considering 6 years 12,000 miles and headset/bb not installed, lots of chips...am I wrong to not pull the trigger? (looking

[RBW] WTB/ 60 Cheviot frameset

Looking for a used Cheviot, 60 cm. Thanks! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this g